Top 10 highest-paid footballers in the world

#6 Alexis Sanchez

Everton FC v Manchester United - Premier League

After joining Arsenal from Barcelona in 2014, Alexis Sanchez quickly hit the ground running and was a fan favorite in no time. During his time at Arsenal, the Chile international was often regarded as a lone wolf in a rudderless attacking unit. As such, despite his exceptional contributions, the Gunners could not clinch a Premier League trophy over the course of Sanchez's Arsenal career.

Thus, his stomach for silverware compelled Sanchez to force a move away from Arsenal, and in the winter transfer window last year, he joined Manchester United in a swap deal that saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan move the opposite way. Much to everyone's surprise, the Chilean failed to live up to his billing at Old Trafford. He has only been a shadow of his former self and is now deemed a liability on the club, particularly because of his mammoth weekly wage.

With salary and other winnings of $28.3 million coupled with the procurement of $2.5 million from endorsements, Sanchez enjoys an annual pay worth $30.8 million. He has a number of personal sponsor deals with major brands, including Pepsi, and was named brand ambassador for Huawei in 2015. He is also paid a multi-million-pound fee by Nike in exchange for wearing their footwear.